Old search term
OUAC 105
Use Group B inside the one Undergraduate application.
Resource libraryOUAC 105 Is Now Group B: 101 vs 105 Guide for 2027
OUAC applications · Fall 2027
OUAC 105 Is Now Group B: 101 vs 105 Explained
There is no separate OUAC 105 application anymore. OUAC combined the 101 and 105 applications in 2023, adopted the Group A and Group B names in 2024, and now uses one smart Undergraduate application. Group B is the current route that most closely corresponds to the former 105 applicant group; Group A is the closest current route to 101.
Reviewed July 29, 2026 · Fall 2027 central dates confirmed · 2027 group cut-offs and fees not yet published
Old search term
OUAC 101
Use Group A if you meet every current criterion.
What you submit
One application
Your answers determine the group; the assignment can change if your information changes.
OUAC 101 vs 105: the current translation
The old numbers remain common search terms, but they are not form choices. Use this table to understand the intent, then rely on the group shown in the current application.
| Legacy term | Current route | What it means now |
|---|---|---|
| OUAC 101 | Group A | The closest current route for an applicant who meets every published Group A criterion. |
| OUAC 105 / 105D / 105F | Group B | The closest current route for applicants who do not meet every Group A criterion, including many transfer, mature, out-of-province and international applicants. |
| Separate 101 or 105 form | One Undergraduate application | OUAC uses one smart application and assigns the group from the applicant's answers. |
Who is Group A, and who is Group B?
OUAC assigns Group A only when all three criteria are met. If one is not met, the applicant is Group B. The live public guide still shows the following date-specific criteria for 2026 admission; OUAC had not yet published the equivalent Fall 2027 date window and age cut-off when this page was reviewed.
Ontario high-school enrolment
Taking at least one Ontario high-school course between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.
Age
Under 21 on December 31, 2025.
Credential and courses
Has or is working toward an OSSD with six 4U/M courses.
For Fall 2027: do not copy the 2025–2026 cut-offs into a new application. Answer the smart application accurately and confirm the updated guide when OUAC publishes it.
Group B is broader than mature status. If age, time away from school, prior college or university study, or missing Grade 12 prerequisites affect your route, compare the university-specific mature student admission requirements.
Applicant examples and likely OUAC group
These examples translate common situations. The application—not this table—makes the final assignment from the information you enter.
| Applicant example | Likely group | Why | Record route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ontario high-school student who meets all three published criteria | Group A | All Group A conditions are satisfied. | Enter the OEN; the Ontario school normally sends grades through OUAC. |
| Former Ontario high-school student taking a gap year | Group B | The applicant may not meet the current-enrolment condition. | Follow the transcript instructions generated for the specific education history. |
| Ontario high-school student age 21 or older | Group B | The applicant does not meet the published Group A age condition. | The school may be able to upload documents, but the applicant must verify the assigned checklist. |
| Canadian high-school student outside Ontario | Group B | The Ontario high-school course condition is not met. | Request official transcripts using the route required by OUAC and each university. |
| International applicant | Group B | International applicants do not meet every Group A condition. | Provide transcripts, translations and other documents through the routes named by each university. |
| College or university transfer applicant | Group B | Postsecondary history places the applicant outside the standard Group A route. | Disclose every institution and arrange official postsecondary transcripts as instructed. |
| Homeschooled applicant | Group B | The standard Ontario high-school enrolment condition is not met. | Check each university's homeschool documentation and prerequisite requirements. |
Group A vs Group B grades and transcripts
Group B does not mean lower admission standards. It changes how the application background, deadlines and academic records are handled.
| Topic | Group A | Group B |
|---|---|---|
| Primary identifier | Ontario Education Number (OEN), a nine-digit number used for the Ontario school record. | Education history and identifiers requested for each school or postsecondary institution. |
| How records usually move | The Ontario high school submits available course and grade data to OUAC on the published schedule. | The applicant is generally responsible for arranging official transcripts; some are requested in the application and others go directly to a university. |
| What to verify | OEN, school, courses and grades are correct after each transmission. | Every institution is disclosed and every university portal shows the required document as received. |
Key OUAC dates for Fall 2027
The Undergraduate application is scheduled to open September 17, 2026. OUAC says the startup date is subject to change and successful production testing. January 15 is the Group A deadline, not a universal Group B deadline.
September 17, 2026
OUAC plans to start the 2027 Undergraduate online application.
January 15, 2027
Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit a completed application to OUAC.
May 28, 2027
Latest response date for eligible Group A applicants who applied on time.
June 1, 2027
Earliest required offer-response or payment date for Group A applicants.
Track all grade-transfer and offer dates in our complete Fall 2027 OUAC timeline. Group B applicants should check the university page for every choice before submitting.
Current OUAC fees and the Fall 2027 caveat
OUAC had not yet published its Fall 2027 fee schedule when this guide was reviewed. The amounts below are the current 2026 fees, included for budgeting—not as a promise of the price you will pay for 2027.
For a Canada-wide comparison of applicant categories, what each payment covers, and potential add-ons, use our Canadian university application fees guide and source-labelled CSV.
| Fee component | Current 2026 amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Base application fee | $156 CAD | Covers the first three university/program choices. |
| Additional choice | $50 CAD each | For each choice beyond the first three. |
| International service fee | $10 CAD | For applicants whose mailing address is outside Canada. |
| Program fee | Varies | Some universities or programs charge a supplementary fee. |
| Transcript fee | Varies | May apply when a Group B applicant requests a transcript through the application. |
| Document evaluation fee | Varies | Some universities charge to evaluate particular academic records. |
Application checklist for either group
- Start the single OUAC Undergraduate application; do not search for a separate 101 or 105 form.
- Answer the background questions exactly as they apply to you and let the application assign Group A or Group B.
- Verify your OEN and school record if you are an Ontario high-school applicant.
- Disclose every secondary and postsecondary institution you attended.
- Check each university and program deadline before choosing or changing a program.
- Review the itemized fees before payment; paid OUAC fees are generally non-refundable.
- Save your OUAC Reference Number and sign in to every university applicant portal after acknowledgement.
- Monitor grades, transcripts, supplementary forms and document status until every checklist is complete.
For a start-to-submit walkthrough, continue to Getting Started with OUAC, our complete Ontario university application process. International applicants can also use our international student application guide.
Official OUAC sources
This guide separates published Fall 2027 dates from public pages that still show the 2026 criteria or fee cycle. Recheck OUAC before submitting or paying.
- OUAC history and application changes
The 2023 combination of 101 and 105 and the 2024 Group A and Group B names.
- OUAC Undergraduate Application Guide
The one-application model, current group criteria and applicant examples.
- OUAC Undergraduate fees
The current 2026 base, additional-choice and service-fee schedule.
- OUAC My Background instructions
OEN, education-history and Group B transcript instructions.
- OUAC Undergraduate key dates
The distinction between central Group A dates and university-controlled Group B dates.
- OUAC 2026–2027 Schedule of Dates
Confirmed application, response and grade-transfer milestones for the Fall 2027 cycle.
- OUAC 2027 startup schedule
The scheduled September 17, 2026 Undergraduate application startup, subject to change and production testing.
- OUAC guidance for Ontario students over 21
Group B treatment and school document support for Ontario high-school students over 21.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers about the former OUAC 105 and 101 labels, current Group A and Group B routes, transcripts, fees, and Fall 2027 dates.
Need help mapping your OUAC route?
A peer adviser can help you organize the right deadlines and document checklist for your background. OUAC makes the official group assignment.